March, 2020
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Time for Kids Free Digital Issues
Hello parents,
Time for Kids is offering Free Digital Issues for the rest of the school year! Click on the link below!
https://time.com/tfk-free/?fbclid=IwAR3ei-OvbTAyf-z14E_NC_TQIyBR7ejj6R2W7RRF-L_DWWuvU0zv0fa6Yzs
Raz Kids
Hello parents,
Raz Kids is an interactive reading program of leveled books and quizzes. They are offering a free membership for the rest of the school year. Click on the link below and subscribe if you are interested for some additional online learning in reading.
Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Questions
Predict what may happen in this story.
Identify the setting in this story.
(This story takes place…)
Identify the characters in this story.
(The characters in this story are…)
Retell what happened in this story.
o In the beginning…
o Next,
o Then,
o After that,
o In the end…
Identify the problem in this story.
Describe how the problem was solved.
What do you think the author is
trying to tell you in this story? Why
is it important?
What did this story make you think
of?
What part did you like best in this
story? Why did you like that part?
What strategy did you use to read
this text? How did it help you? Show
me where you used that strategy.
أسئلة الإستيعاب والفهم
التنبؤ بما سيحدث في هذه القصة.
التعرف على مكان وزمان القصة.
(هذه القصة تجري في …)
التعرف على شخصيات القصة.
(الشخصيات في هذه القصة هم …)
إعادة رواية أحداث القصة.
○ في البداية…
○ بعد ذلك٬
○ ومن ثم٬
○ بعد ذلك٬
○ في النهاية…
تحديد المشكلة الموجودة في القصة.
العمل على وصف الطريقة المتبعة في حل
المشكلة.
بإعتقادك٬ ماذا يحاول المؤلف أن يقول من خلال
هذه القصة؟ وما هي أهمية هذا القول؟
بماذا تذكرك هذه القصة؟
Writing Prompts
Hello parents,
I am sharing some writing prompts. Its is important that your child writes everyday in a writing journal for at least 30 minutes Your child can also draw a picture that represents their writing. Once your child is done, have your child read their writing to the family!
- If you could build a dream house, what rooms would it have?
- Write a story about going on an adventure with your best friend.
- Who has the best job in the world?
- Where do you get your best ideas?
- Do women today have equal rights with men?
- Have you ever volunteered to help someone? What did you do?
- What is your favorite thing to write?
- Imagine that you are stuck inside a TV. What will you do? What shows would you visit?
- What would you do if you won the lottery?
- Would you rather be an animal or a toy?
- What is the most important thing you’ve learned in school?
Dolch Word List
Hello parents,
Below you will find a link to dolch words by grade along with lessons to help your child read.
Sight Words Teaching Strategy

A child sees the word on the flash card and says the word while underlining it with her finger.

The child says the word and spells out the letters, then reads the word again.

The child says the word and then spells out the letters while tapping them on her arm.

A child says the word, then writes the letters in the air in front of the flash card.

A child writes the letters on a table, first looking at and then not looking at the flash card.

Correct a child’s mistake by clearly stating and reinforcing the right word several times.
Home Daily Schedule
Hello parents!
Hope everyone is safe during this unpredicted pandemic.
It is very important to develop a routine with your child during this time. Having a daily schedule during this time will be very helpful for your child to maintain a routine.
Below you will find a sample schedule.
Time | Activity |
9:00-10:00 Wake up! | Eat breakfast! Pick up your free breakfast at the school. Help set up the table and make breakfast! |
10:00-11:00 Reading | Read books from your book bag! Tell your parents about your book: the beginning, the middle and the end. Go on the websites listed below to listen to read alouds with your family! Discuss Story Elements: Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution I-Ready 30 minutes |
Art Time | Draw a picture related to your reading. |
11:00-12:00 Writing | Write about your favorite story! Below you will find different topics to write about in a journal!Remember to capitalize the first letter in a sentence and end with punctuation! |
Library/Media | Listen to a Story on tumblebooks.com |
12:00-1:00 Lunch | Help your parents make lunch and do some exercise/brain breaks! Pick up your free lunch at the school. Go Noodle! -or- Go Play Outside! |
1:00-1:15 Music Time | Singalong with children’s music on you tube. |
1:15-2:00 Math | Use Zearn and practice multiplication/division facts using math flashcards from math bags. |
2:00-2:30 Social Studies | Read Myself & Others and discuss with family.Make a map of your bedroom and create a key!Make a map of your house! |
Physical Education | Get out and get moving! Enjoy some fresh air outside. |
2:30-3:00 Science | Complete a MysteryScience lesson! Write the title of the lesson and 1 fact that you learned today! Draw a picture if you like. |
3:00 Snack/Rest time | Eat a snack and relax! |